There Mitch Kupchak stood on the practice court, the Lakers general manager watching draft prospects closely as they wrapped up workouts at the team’s facility in El Segundo.

Days before, Kupchak stayed in his office fielding in-person interviews as part of the Lakers’ two-weeklong coaching search. This has marked plenty of busy days for Kupchak. But he hardly shed much insight on those times, including where the Lakers’ stand with filling the head-coaching position left vacant since Mike D’Antoni resigned a month ago.

“The coaching search is ongoing,” Kupchak said on Wednesday. “We’ve interviewed several candidates. We’ll interview more. Other than that, there’s nothing to add right now.”

The Lakers have undergone a slow, plodding search ever since learning they would have the seventh pick of the NBA Draft two weeks ago. They have interviewed a mix of coaches with ties to the Lakers (Mike Dunleavy, Byron Scott, Kurt Rambis) and others with vast head-coaching experience (Alvin Gentry, Lionel Hollins). Kupchak has said he is leaning toward a veteran coach, but has remained open ended. That leaves wild cards, such as former Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Derek Fisher, as possible candidates.

The NBA Draft on June 26 appears equally unpredictable for the Lakers, who have the seventh pick.

“You’re trying to put the pieces together and get the best player,” Kupchak said. “We’ll get a good player. Hopefully we pick the right player. But there is a lot of talent.”

The Lakers fielded a deep pool of candidates into two workout groups for a series of drills and two-on-two and three-on-three games.

Still, the Lakers found more clarity on what is touted as a deep draft class.

LaVine set a Lakers draft workout record with a 46-inch vertical high jump. Head-to-head matchups between Ennis and Smart as well McDermott and Gordon yielded cut marks and bruises on their arms, providing another glimpse of competitiveness. The Lakers also cast a wide net of players in case they trade their seventh pick for multiple late first-round selections.

“Could we move this pick and get multiple picks? Maybe,” Kupchak said. “Could you buy a pick or trade a future pick for a present pick? Yeah that’s possible. Draft picks are more valuable than they were. It’s not as easy as it used to be. But it’s a possibility.”

The Lakers are also mindful that only Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash and Robert Sacre will stay under contract for the 2014-15 season. Nick Young will opt out of his $1.2 million player option in hopes of securing a longer and more lucrative deal with the Lakers. Yet, Kupchak downplayed whether the incomplete roster and uncertainty surrounding their head coach could hurt the Lakers evaluating which prospects best fit their needs.

“It’s not that much of a factor,” Kupchak said. “We’re not really limited into locking in at certain a position. We need help everywhere. We’re in a position to take the best player at almost any position.”

Still, Kupchak suggested it takes longer for forwards to develop than guards. Both Gordon and Vonleh are expected to be selected high, while Smart is considered among the best guards in this year’s draft.

Despite the uncertainty, Kupchak held firm on the outlook surrounding what is in store.